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Atlanta
  • City in Georgia
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Atlanta

#17 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Atlanta is a city in Georgia with a population of 492,204. Atlanta is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Atlanta offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Atlanta there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Atlanta and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Atlanta are above average.
    About Atlanta...
    Population
    492,204
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $346,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,342
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      664.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      30.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      160.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      324
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,737.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      666.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Atlanta

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,164
    National
    $69,021
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